Ways to Improve Your Home’s Exterior

Your home’s exterior is a representation of who you are and how you live. It’s also the first thing people see when they drive by your house or walk down the street, so it should always look its best!  You’ll... View Article

Climate Change could be a ‘win win’ for the PM

Patrick Mooney, News editor of Housing Management & Maintenance Climate change poses a huge conundrum for the PM, but ‘win win’ solutions can be found Playing host to a global climate change conference with over 200 world leaders attending (presumably... View Article

Detecting bed bugs early in sheltered housing

Bed bugs are a costly issue for sheltered housing, impacting residents and the business in multiple ways. Residents may feel ashamed and embarrassed, while the pests cause ongoing disturbances to their sleep and comfort of living. The larger a population... View Article

Encasement fire sprinkler boxing – helping save time & money

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s ‘Versa’ range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured from pre-formed FSC® certified plywood and pre-finished... View Article

What does it cost to repair a roof?

The roof over your head is arguably the most important structural component of your home. Without it, in fact, your home wouldn’t be a home at all! Roofs are vulnerable to wear and tear over time, and consequently it is... View Article

Water-tight partnerships

James Homard of Urban Environments explores how housing professionals can maximise value from their water hygiene consultancy. Many housing providers and landlords appoint a specialist water hygiene consultancy to manage Legionella control. Particularly for those with extensive portfolios this is... View Article

The smart approach to specifying smoke vents

Tony Stevens of Bilco UK shares the top three considerations they believe housing professionals should focus on when specifying NSHEVs. Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEVs), more commonly known as smoke vents, provide essential ventilation in the event of... View Article

Waterproof wall panels: the modern option

In these turbulent times, waterproof wall panels may offer social housing providers and local authorities a more effective bathroom walling solution, explains Nicola Lewis of Fibo. This past year has been an unusual one for social housing providers and local... View Article

Aico join Captain Tom 100 Challenge

This May Bank Holiday weekend, Aico have pledged to get involved with the national Captain Tom 100 Challenge, in aid of local charity The Movement Centre. Back in April 2020, Captain Tom Moore touched the hearts of the nation, raising... View Article

Former Shettleston Primary School site to be transformed

Shettleston Housing Association has secured detailed planning consent to transform the site of the former St Mark’s primary school into a new, family-focussed development. Following competitive tender, Paisley-based construction firm, The JR Group, has been appointed by the Association as... View Article

Aico form a partnership with Housing Quality Network

Aico are pleased to announce their recent partnership with Housing Quality Network (HQN), a best practice membership organisation, delivering high-quality advice, tailored support and training to housing associations and councils in the UK. Aico, the leader in home life safety,... View Article

Site secure with Norbord

Construction sites and vacant buildings are tempting places for thieves, trespassers, vandals, arsonists and children. A perimeter barrier, such as a site hoarding, is seen as the first and most important line of defence in securing a site. The windows, doors... View Article

Astraseal is the first under new scheme

Astraseal is the first UK Manufacturer to be awarded third party certification under the new BM Trada Scheme STD 170. We have also been awarded certification for Installation (STD052) and Maintenance (STD058). Our Fire Doors have been fire tested from... View Article